Forms and Applications

If Council or authorized staff do not approve a person's Building Permit/Development Applic...

If Council or authorized staff do not approve a person's Building Permit/Development Application, such person can appeal the decision to the St. John's Local Board of Appeal. However, an appeal can only be initiated if the rejection of the application is made under the St. John's Development Regulations.
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This form is required to be completed and submitted by any individual artists who have received a Ci...

This form is required to be completed and submitted by any individual artists who have received a City of St. John's Arts Grant. The final report must be submitted by the following year’s grants deadline, November 30. «

This form is required to be completed and submitted by any arts organization that has received ...

This form is required to be completed and submitted by any arts organization that has received a City of St. John's Arts Grant. The final report must be submitted by the following year’s grants deadline, November 30. «

This form must be completed by those wishing to be considered for the position of Poet Laureate...

This form must be completed by those wishing to be considered for the position of Poet Laureate for the City of St. John's.
Before completing the form, applicants should read the Terms of Reference and Selection Process for this honourary position. «

Pursuant to Section 8 of the Assessment Act 2006, it is requested that income and expense informatio...

Pursuant to Section 8 of the Assessment Act 2006, it is requested that income and expense information pertaining to the operation of the applicable property for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016 be forwarded to the Assessment Division by May 12, 2017. There will be no extension granted in providing this information. «

Pursuant to Section 8 of the Assessment Act 2006, it is requested that income and expense informatio...

Pursuant to Section 8 of the Assessment Act 2006, it is requested that income and expense information pertaining to the operation of the applicable property for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016 be forwarded to the Assessment Division by May 12, 2017. There will be no extension granted in providing this information. «

Pursuant to Section 8 of the Assessment Act 2006, it is requested that income and expense informatio...

Pursuant to Section 8 of the Assessment Act 2006, it is requested that income and expense information pertaining to the operation of the applicable property for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016 be forwarded to the Assessment Division by May 12, 2017. There will be no extension granted in providing this information. «

Pursuant to Section 8 of the Assessment Act 2006, it is requested that income and expense informatio...

Pursuant to Section 8 of the Assessment Act 2006, it is requested that income and expense information pertaining to the operation of the applicable property for the years 2014, 2015, and 2016 be forwarded to the Assessment Division by May 12, 2017. There will be no extension granted in providing this information. «

This form is required to be completed by a residential property owner seeking a water tax exemption ...

This form is required to be completed by a residential property owner seeking a water tax exemption for the subsidiary apartment that is not being rented or occupied as an apartment. First time applicants must also complete this Affidavit. «

The City of St. John's is pleased to provide electronic funds transfer for all vendor related pa...

The City of St. John's is pleased to provide electronic funds transfer for all vendor related payments to Canadian Financial Institutions. Instead of mailing a cheque for payment of your invoices, we will electronically transfer the payment to your bank account and notify you via email that the bank deposit is being made. The email will contain an attachment providing the same detail that is currently on the cheque stub. This will benefit your cash flow by getting funds into your bank account faster and avoid problems with lost and stolen cheques and postal disruptions. «

This form is required to apply to the Management Board of Downtown St. John's, formerly known as...

This form is required to apply to the Management Board of Downtown St. John's, formerly known as the Downtown Development Commission (DDC) Business Improvement Area (BIA).
To apply the form must be submitted in person and signed in the presence of the Returning Officer. For questions or to arrange a time email cityclerk@stjohns.ca. «

This form must be completed by those wishing to nominate an individual and/or group who have volunte...

This form must be completed by those wishing to nominate an individual and/or group who have volunteered their time to enhancing the community by providing the opportunity to live healthier lives within the city of St. John's. «

To express interest to volunteer with the St. John's Local Immigration Partnership (LIP), this f...

To express interest to volunteer with the St. John's Local Immigration Partnership (LIP), this form must be completed and submitted as outlined in this document. Vacancies will be filled on the main leadership body, Partnership Council and topic-specific Working Groups. «

If you believe that your personal information has been breached in any way, please complete this Pri...

If you believe that your personal information has been breached in any way, please complete this Privacy Complaint form and submit it to the City’s ATIPP Coordinator. The ATIPP Coordinator will contact you regarding your complaint and work towards a resolution. «

This application form must be used to apply for any of the following:
Arts and Culture Advi...

This application form must be used to apply for any of the following:
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
Bike St. John's Advisory Committee
Downtown Advisory Committee
Environmental Advisory Committee
Inclusion Advisory Committee
Seniors Advisory Committee
Youth Advisory Committee
For the Terms of Reference of each, choose the applicable committee on our Committees of Council webpage. «

This form is to be completed and submitted by those members of the public who have an interest in be...

This form is to be completed and submitted by those members of the public who have an interest in becoming a director of the newly established board of directors of The VP (Victoria Park) Foundation.
Interested individuals must be at least 19 years of age and a Canadian citizen. This a volunteer role.
Deadline for the submission of applications is Friday, March 11 at 4 p.m. «

This application form must be used to apply for one of the following:
Animal Care & Control ...

This application form must be used to apply for one of the following:
Animal Care & Control Experts Panel
Built Heritage Experts Panel
For the Terms of Reference of each, choose the applicable experts panel on our Committees of Council webpage. «

This application form must be used when applying for one of the following:
Affordable Housing Wo...

This application form must be used when applying for one of the following:
Affordable Housing Working Group
Paratransit Working Group
For the Terms of Reference of each, choose the applicable working group on our Committees of Council webpage. «

The request for municipal compliance information is typically submitted by law firms ...

The request for municipal compliance information is typically submitted by law firms on behalf of property owners or perspective buyers of a property. The form would include information on zoning, the number of units, outstanding permits or work authorizations attached to a specific property.
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PER 3003 - Building/Development Application is the general application used by the Department of Pla...

PER 3003 - Building/Development Application is the general application used by the Department of Planning, Engineering and Regulatory Services. This form should be completed, along with the appropriate development checklist, when applying for:
building permits such as, but not limited to: new construction, extensions, renovations, change of occupancy, landscaping, signs, etc.; and
development applications such as, but not limited to: re-zoning, discretionary use application, home occupation, home office, development, subdivision development, etc.
Permits must be obtained prior to the start of any of these activities. It is the owners’ responsibility for compliance of any conditions attached to a permit. «

The Application Form for the Heritage Incentive Program must be completed and submitted to the ...

The Application Form for the Heritage Incentive Program must be completed and submitted to the City of St. John’s between March 1 and May 1 each calendar year.
Type of Grants:
Heritage Maintenance Grant
Heritage Conservation Grant
Permit Waiver
Applications must include:
a completed application form;
current, coloured photographs of the façade directly abutting a public street, with close-ups of the areas of work. Photographs may be submitted digitally by email or USB drive;
two cost estimate quotes for the proposed work; and,
supporting documentation substantiating the amount of increased costs attributed to the designation as a municipal Heritage Building or due to its location in one of the City’s Heritage Areas.
Applications will not be considered complete unless all required, supporting documentation has been submitted. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. «

This form is required to be completed by a professional engineer after the completion of a project a...

This form is required to be completed by a professional engineer after the completion of a project and before the issuance of an occupancy permit verifying that the work complies with the plans and supporting documents submiitted in support of the application for the building permit.
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The form is required to be completed by a professional engineer/architect confirming responsibi...

The form is required to be completed by a professional engineer/architect confirming responsibility for field review of specific components of construction prior to the issuance of a Building Permit by the City of St. John's.
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This form is to be completed when applying to develop or renovate an upper storey property usin...

This form is to be completed when applying to develop or renovate an upper storey property using the standards set out in the report Fire Safety Alternatives for Upper Storeys. For application guidelines and information on how to apply, go to the page upper storey development.
A completed PER 3003 - Building/Development Application must also accompany this questionnaire. «

This form must be completed by the candidate in the St. John’s Municipal Election confirming t...

This form must be completed by the candidate in the St. John’s Municipal Election confirming the appointment of his/her official agent. Also section for signing by appointed agent should he/she be in the presence of returning officer at time of appointment. «

This form must be completed by a candidate, candidate’s agent or election official swearing an...

This form must be completed by a candidate, candidate’s agent or election official swearing an oath of secrecy to not use the voters list for any other purpose than the St. John’s Municipal Election. «

The City of St. John's supports inclusive and accessible events. This form is a guideline t...

The City of St. John's supports inclusive and accessible events. This form is a guideline to assist in your event planning and delivery. For additional information or to provide feedback contact the City's Inclusion staff at inclusion@stjohns.ca or 709-576-4450. «

This document is a suppliment to the Special Event Application and is be reviewed prior to subm...

This document is a suppliment to the Special Event Application and is be reviewed prior to submitting an application for outside special events, including, but not limited to the following: block parties, concerts, festivals, road races, parades, etc. «

This form is required to be completed for all outside special events, including, but not limite...

This form is required to be completed for all outside special events, including, but not limited to the following: block parties, concerts, festivals, road races, parades, etc. The Special Event Permit process helps to ensure that all City departments required to provide services are aware of and prepared for potential conditions arising from the event, i.e. traffic control.
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The Acceptance of Liability for Unincorporated Applicant form is a supplement to the Special Events ...

The Acceptance of Liability for Unincorporated Applicant form is a supplement to the Special Events and Festivals Grant Application form and the Grants to Artists and Arts Organizations application form and is to be completed by unincorporated applicants when applying for these grants from the City of St. John's.
Please refer to the Special Events and Festivals Application Guidelines or the Policy on Grants to Artists and Arts Organizations for more information. «

Non-profit groups and organizations seeking financial assistance for the construction, expansion or ...

Non-profit groups and organizations seeking financial assistance for the construction, expansion or renovation of a facility that will meet a demonstrated need in the areas of recreational, cultural or other community service may apply for a Capital Grant.
Limited funds are available to assist non-profit groups or organizations within the City to construct or renovate community facilities where the applicant can demonstrate the need for the proposed facility as well as the ability to maintain it and fund the programs to be provided in the facility.
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This form is required to be completed and submitted by any organization who have received a Cit...

This form is required to be completed and submitted by any organization who have received a City of St. John's Special Events and Festivals Grant. The final report must be submitted by the following year’s grants deadline, last Friday of January. «

The City of St. John's makes financial resources available to eligible individual artists in the...

The City of St. John's makes financial resources available to eligible individual artists in the following disciplines:
Theatre
Dance
Music
Literary Arts
Film and New Media
Visual Art and Craft
Please see the Policy on Grants to Artists and Arts Organizations. «

The City of St. John's makes financial resources available to eligible arts organizations in the...

The City of St. John's makes financial resources available to eligible arts organizations in the following disciplines:
Theatre
Dance
Music
Literary Arts
Film and New Media
Visual Art and Craft
Please see the Policy on Grants to Artists and Arts Organizations. «

The Housing Catalyst Fund allows the City to be a catalyst for practical and collaborative projects ...

The Housing Catalyst Fund allows the City to be a catalyst for practical and collaborative projects that produce tangible housing solutions for people. Any incorporated entity with an affordable housing project or program idea can apply.
Anticipated project start date should be within the first three to four months of the new year and applicants can apply for up to $10,000 per project.
The application deadline is the last Friday in November. «

Not-for-profit organizations producing multi-faceted programs of one or more days, taking place with...

Not-for-profit organizations producing multi-faceted programs of one or more days, taking place within the City of St. John’s, may apply for a Special Events & Festivals Grant. Each event should offer participants a unique experience and appeal to a significant potential audience. «

The City of St. John’s recognizes the importance of sport in the community.Our goal is to assi...

The City of St. John’s recognizes the importance of sport in the community.Our goal is to assist not-for-profit youth organizations with resources that will enhance participation and maximize use of facilities. «

Youth is defined as up to 25 years of age when registered and attending secondary or a post-secondar...

Youth is defined as up to 25 years of age when registered and attending secondary or a post-secondary institution.
Youth Sport Travel
Travel funding assistance is available to youth residents of St. John’s who have won the right to participate in amateur championship sporting events. Funding for such travel is restricted to atlantic, national or international events.
Youth Non-Sport Travel
Travel funding assistance is available to youth residents of St. John’s who are travelling out of province to attend formally sponsored symposiums, conferences, seminars, competitions, etc., dealing with a wide range of interests including educational, cultural, social, political, which are designed and deemed to broaden ones horizons in these disciplines. «

This application is for the registration of pets within the City of St. John's. Residents are ur...

This application is for the registration of pets within the City of St. John's. Residents are urged to have their pets licensed as the benefits are numerous. By having a direct link to the owner's contact information, the City is quickly able to idenify the owner of a missing and/or injured pet. «

Humane Services is committed to working with the RNC and women’s shelters to provide temporary...

Humane Services is committed to working with the RNC and women’s shelters to provide temporary accommodations for animals whose owners are fleeing from intimate partner violence. Victims and their children delay leaving their households out of concern for the family pets. This increases risks to the victims, children and the pets of further injury or death. Emergency shelters do not accommodate pets. You can help by fostering a pet in your home. All you need to provide is a safe and loving environment for up to 30 days. Complete this form and email it to humaneservices@stjohns.ca.
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This application is to be completed annually by mobile sign contractors to obtain a license under th...

This application is to be completed annually by mobile sign contractors to obtain a license under the Mobile Sign By-Law which permits them to place, erect or lease mobile signs within the city of St. John’s.
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This application is required to be completed in order to obtain a license for a Journeyman&nbsp...

This application is required to be completed in order to obtain a license for a Journeyman Plumber with Inter-Provincial Qualifications who possesses at least two years experience as a Journeyman Plumber, or to a company who employs such a person to manage its plumbing contracting department. «

This form is required to be completed by any person wishing to arrange for a tree and/or bench to be...

This form is required to be completed by any person wishing to arrange for a tree and/or bench to be placed in the City of St. John's to commemorate a loved one, momentous occasion or event of significance to them.
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This form is required to be completed to by anyone wishing to be a member of the Kenmount Terrace Co...

This form is required to be completed to by anyone wishing to be a member of the Kenmount Terrace Community Park Development Steering Committee. The deadline for applications is noon on February 23, 2015.
Please review the Terms of Reference before submitting your application as it outlines more details on being a member of the Steering Committee. «

This application is required to be completed by any person with a disability who wishes to participa...

This application is required to be completed by any person with a disability who wishes to participate in a recreation activity of their choice with the support of an attendant. Attendants will be permitted to attend recreation activities and events free of charge when providing support for a person living with a disability. «

The City of St. John's recognizes the need for support services to participate in programs of on...

The City of St. John's recognizes the need for support services to participate in programs of one’s choice. Subsidy programs provide opportunities for families facing financial barriers to participate in recreational programs offered by the City of St. John’s. «

This form is to be completed if the participant has a medical condition (i.e. diabetes, heart condit...

This form is to be completed if the participant has a medical condition (i.e. diabetes, heart condition, etc.) other than allergies or seizures which may impact ability to participate in a Recreation Division program. Please note, if medication is required to be administered, a Medication Consent form is also required. «

This form is to be completed by the guardian of a participant under 19 years if medication is requir...

This form is to be completed by the guardian of a participant under 19 years if medication is required to be administered at the program site by Recreation Division staff. Medication is only administered during full-day programs. «

Complete this form after the outdoor recreation facility a league/organization rented was rained out...

Complete this form after the outdoor recreation facility a league/organization rented was rained out. Familiarize yourself with the rules, regulations, and policies for rental through the Outdoor Sport Facility Package prior to completing the rain-out form. «

Complete this application form for rental of City of St. John's outdoor recreation facilities. F...

Complete this application form for rental of City of St. John's outdoor recreation facilities. Familiarize yourself with the rules, regulations, and policies for rental through the Outdoor Sport Facility Package prior to completing the application form. «

The City is seeking nominations for the Senior of the Year Award. The City of St. John’s will ...

The City is seeking nominations for the Senior of the Year Award. The City of St. John’s will recognize a senior citizen who has made significant volunteer contributions to the city through improving the quality of life of citizens through community involvement (music, sports, recreation, arts, etc.) and/or service to the community.
The 2018 deadline for nominations is 4 p.m., Friday, May 4.
This award is generously sponsored by the Kenny's Pond Retirement Living. «

The Youth of the Year awards are designed to honour a junior high and a high school student in St. J...

The Youth of the Year awards are designed to honour a junior high and a high school student in St. John's, who through their volunteer contributions, extracurricular activities and community involvement have helped to make St. John's a better place to live.
This application must be completed and submitted to apply for, or nominate a candidate. «

This application is required to be completed by any person and/or group between the ages of 10 to 14...

This application is required to be completed by any person and/or group between the ages of 10 to 14 years-old who would like to enter the annual So You Think You've Got Talent show presented by the Department of Community Services. «

This form is required to be completed by any person and/or group wishing to nominate a person and/or...

This form is required to be completed by any person and/or group wishing to nominate a person and/or group for one of the annual tourism awards presented by the City of St. John's.
Refer to the awards criteria for a detailed description of each award before completing the nomination form.
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This form is required to be completed by those requesting an exemption from using a cart for curbsid...

This form is required to be completed by those requesting an exemption from using a cart for curbside garbage collection. Applicants must also provide medical verification from a healthcare provider or relevant professional to support they would have difficulty maneuvering a cart to a regular collection point. «